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The exciting refurbishment of four gyms has been completed, allowing local communities to enjoy a new era for fitness in West Northamptonshire.

Ten new locations across West Northamptonshire will be brought into the Council's traffic enforcement programme in the coming weeks after agreement by Cabinet.

A new temporary accommodation development at Lings Park in Weston Favell is nearing completion, marking an important milestone in West Northamptonshire Council's (WNC) plans to provide better quality accommodation for families and individuals facing homelessness.

The first Local Nature Recovery Strategy for West Northamptonshire has been approved.

Did you know that disposing of waste in a residential or commercial bin that doesn’t belong to you, is an offence?

<p>Staff at the Chester House Estate are now better prepared to respond to water-related emergencies after completing a Waterside Responder course delivered by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service. Eleven members of the Estate’s staff took part in the free training, delivered by Prevention Team ...

Nearly 90 affordable homes have been secured for local residents after West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) agreed to acquire 87 properties at the Landimore Road development in Hardingstone, Northampton.

Significant progress is continuing to be made in strengthening housing services across West Northamptonshire, with new figures showing fewer complaints from tenants, faster response times and ongoing improvements driven by resident feedback.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing suicide and supporting the mental wellbeing of residents, with Cabinet endorsing the new Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy 2026-2031.

The event is being facilitated by Inspire Young People, the commissioned drug and alcohol service for West Northamptonshire, and will take place at:

West Northamptonshire Council has expressed deep disappointment at the Government's decision to intervene in its Local Plan reset, warning that Whitehall deadlines are being prioritised over the needs of its residents.

The Community Payback Team, part of East of England Probation Service in Northamptonshire, have been working alongside West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) to improve public safety and create cleaner, safer spaces for residents, students, visitors and wildlife.

This article was followed by a further update later on Tuesday 15 September 2026: see Council’s disappointment at Government’s Local Plan intervention.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to access trusted sexual health information and support during Sexual Health Week 2026, as West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) work together to raise awareness of the importance of sexua...

A three-month Closure Order has been obtained on a Northampton property following persistent reports of anti-social behaviour, criminality, and drug-related activity.

Parents and carers of children living in West Northamptonshire can now apply for a reception place at a primary or infant school, a Year 3 place in a junior school, or a Year 7 place in a secondary school, for the September 2027 intake.

Thousands of runners are set to race through the streets of Northampton this Sunday, 13th September for the town’s annual Amazing Northampton Run half marathon event.

Content warning: This article discusses suicide and mental health. If you are affected by the issues raised, support information is available at the end of this article.

Update – September 10 – 17:20pm

Hospitality venues across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free Ask for Angela training, helping staff recognise when someone may be feeling vulnerable and provide support quickly, safely and discreetly.